For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 154 students in Hawarden, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hawarden, IA is West Sioux Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawarden, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Hawarden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hawarden, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hawarden, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hawarden, IA include West Sioux Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hawarden?
1 public middle schools are located in Hawarden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawarden?
Hawarden public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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